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講義概要/Course description
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This course examines major trends in Japanese literature and arts from its beginnings through the modern period. It highlights how Japanese culture developed in intense dialogue with nature, and offers the context of how cultural production has been embedded in an environment that was immersed in awareness of past belletristic rhetorics. Concentrating on close reading of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons,” an overview of Japanese literature, culture and arts as well as some traditional industries, we focus in particular on the topic of “Nature” and on the characteristic dynamics that developed between the natural environment and the socio-cultural landscape in Japan.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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1. Introducing you to the diversity of Japanese literature, culture and arts through encounters with a variety of visual arts and literature works.
2. Giving you a solid grasp of important themes associated with the topic of “Nature” and their various types of manifestations.
3. Inspiring you to reflect on the social myths and cultural stereotypes of Japan that are prevalent in both Japan and the West in order to better understand both Japanese culture and the Western one.
4. Engaging you to further reflect on the meaning of tradition and cultural memory in Japan, East Asia, and the West in order to gain a nuanced understanding of the similarities and contrasts in different cultural mindsets.
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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There are no prerequisites for this course. Students should note, however, that the classes will be conducted in English and they are, thus, expected to have a satisfactory level of English skills.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Introductory Sessions (1):
Introduction and Orientation, Prerequisite and Grading, Presentation Reading Assignments Research Materials and Expected Achievement.
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Get acquainted with the course objectives.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the outline of the course and prepare to individually catch up on unclear points of the course syllabus.
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2
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Introductory Sessions (2):
Discussing Japanese Culture, Comparing Cultures and Outlining Japanese Cultural History
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Read Shirane, “Introduction” 1-24.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Build a comprehensive word list. Become acquainted with various English-English and English-Japanese dictionaries and work with different types of dictionaries.
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3
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Codification of the Seasons.
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Read the assigned chapter. Reflect on the theoretical question of what is “secondary”nature.
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Become acquainted with the online database of the University Library and work with the Japan Knowledge service on assigned entries. Prepare a list containing salient quotes from the class reading, with explanation of their significance and produce draft-quality Japanese translation of an assigned paragraph.
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4
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The Making of Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.
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Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons.”
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Prepare a list containing salient quotes from the class reading, with explanation of their significance and produce draft-quality Japanese translation of assigned paragraphs. Familiarize yourself with the literary works cited in “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons” using the Japan Knowledge service (access through AGUL).
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5
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Visit to a museum (depending on the situation, the visit might be held online).
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Prepare for the tour in doing background research on the exhibition and its historical and cultural contexts.
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Write a short paper on the tour of the chosen museum.
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6
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Wearing the Seasons: Kimono.
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Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons.”
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Build a comprehensive vocabulary list. For each word, give a thorough definition with pertinent connotations. Search the root meaning of the words and learn to recognize common roots and affixes (prefixes and suffixes) in order to improve ability to suss out the meanings of unknown words.
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7
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Flowers and Tea.
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Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons.”
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Revise the new vocabulary. Reflect on the broad theoretical question “What is Cultural History?” and compile questions, comments and class discussion thoughts into a paper.
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8
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Visual Arts and Entertainment (1).
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Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons”.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the new vocabulary.
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9
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Visual Arts and Entertainment (2).
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Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons."
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Review the new vocabulary.
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10
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Ukiyo-e and Related Aesthetics.
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons."
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the new vocabulary.
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11
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Visit to a museum(depending on the situation, the visit might be held online). |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare for the tour in doing background research on the exhibition and its historical and cultural contexts.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Write a short paper on the tour of the chosen museum.
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12
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Landscapes: Interiorizing Nature and Creating Nature Exteriors.
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons.”
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the new vocabulary.
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13
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Seasons, Annual Festivals, Observances and Food.
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons.”
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the new vocabulary.
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14
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Seasons, Annual Festivals, Observances and Food (continued).
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Read the assigned paragraphs of “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons.”
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Review the new vocabulary.
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15
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Review & Wrap-Up.
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Review the handouts and the vocabulary lists.
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Read the chapters that couldn’t be covered in class.
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| Lectures, documentary films, presentations on reading assignments, discussions. |
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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平常点 In-class Points
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100%
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Discussion: 40% (includes participation and class contribution)
Assignment tasks: 20%
Final Paper: 40%
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教科書/Textbooks
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Haruo Shirane, “Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons, Nature, Literature, and the Arts” (New York: Columbia UP, 2012).
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参考書/Reference books
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Pamela J. Asquith and Arne Kalland,“Japanese Images of Nature: Cultural Perspectives” (Surrey: Curzon Press, 1997).
Additional bibliography and a list for further reading will be introduced and handouts provided in accordance with the course progress and the different sections of the assigned textbook.
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メッセージ/Message
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Please note that the class calendar is subject to change depending on class size and English level; the instructor reserves the right to alter readings as class progress dictates. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic situation, some classes might be modified to online assignment tasks.
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その他/Others
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Your final grade for this course will reflect not only the quality of the work you produce, but also the quality of your participation in the collaborative activities of intensive and extensive reading; thus, your responses to the texts, your participation in class discussions, and your level of effort will all contribute to your final grade.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Japanese Studies
Japanese Culture
Japanese Art
Japanese Crafts
Pre-modern Japanese Literature
Close Reading
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